19 h. ago Hong Kong in ‘critical stage of opening new chapter’, Beijing liaison chief says

Beijing’s new liaison office chief has said Hong Kong is in a “critical stage of opening a new chapter” and should further embrace reforms to broaden its economy in a speech delivered on the eve of the city’s 28th handover anniversary. Zhou Ji also said on Monday evening Hong Kong should “achieve breakthroughs and tackle core issues” to improve development while maintaining a robust “bottom line” of safety to pave the way for further growth. “Hong Kong is in a critical stage of opening a new...

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21 h. ago Mercedes says no supply chain disruptions after China export concerns

Mercedes says no supply chain disruptions after China export concerns  Reuters

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68 h. ago Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid ‘angered’ Beijing’s liaison office: sources

Officials from Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong were “angered” by a young district councillor’s brief attempt to compete in a beauty pageant and cautioned her political party over it, according to sources who viewed her move as falling short of the expected conduct of a public officeholder. The Post also learned that the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) and the government chose to downplay the saga while resisting any investigation into whether Angel...

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68 h. ago DAB unlikely to review Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid to avoid escalation: sources

The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) and the city’s government chose to downplay a young district councillor’s brief attempt to compete in a beauty pageant while resisting any investigation into whether Angel Chong Nga-ting’s actions constituted misconduct so as to avoid “renewing the public’s attention” on the incident, the Post has learned. Beijing also cautioned her political party over it, according to sources who viewed Chong’s move as falling short of...

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4 d. ago Red panda morning calls at China hotel cause safety concerns, service suspension

A five-star hotel in China has sparked controversy by using a red panda for morning calls, prompting an investigation and suspension of the service by authorities. The establishment, Lehe Ledu Liangjiang Hotel, located in southwestern China’s Chongqing municipality, raised public concerns after several guests shared videos of their morning calls delivered by an adorable red panda. In the footage, the animal climbs onto beds and desks in hotel rooms, where guests are invited to pet and feed...

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4 d. ago China concerns expose Nato divisions as Tokyo liaison office shelved

Nato has shelved plans to open a liaison office in Tokyo, dealing a symbolic blow to Japan’s hopes of cementing the alliance’s presence in the Indo-Pacific and exposing divisions among member states over how directly they should confront China’s rising power. The proposal had been strongly backed by former prime minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which viewed the planned office as a step towards closer coordination with Nato and its partners in the region, including Australia, South Korea and...

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4 d. ago China’s concerns expose Nato divisions as Tokyo liaison office shelved

Nato has shelved plans to open a liaison office in Tokyo, dealing a symbolic blow to Japan’s hopes of cementing the alliance’s presence in the Indo-Pacific and exposing divisions among member states over how directly they should confront China’s rising power. The proposal had been strongly backed by former prime minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which viewed the planned office as a step towards closer coordination with Nato and its partners in the region, including Australia, South Korea and...

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4 d. ago Nato shelves Tokyo office plan. Is China too powerful to provoke?

Nato has shelved plans to open a liaison office in Tokyo, dealing a symbolic blow to Japan’s hopes of cementing the alliance’s presence in the Indo-Pacific and exposing divisions among member states over how directly they should confront China’s rising power. The proposal had been strongly backed by former prime minister Fumio Kishida’s government, which viewed the planned office as a step towards closer coordination with Nato and its partners in the region, including Australia, South Korea and...

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5 d. ago Nvidia shares head for record close as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns

Nvidia shares head for record close as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns  CNBC

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5 d. ago Nvidia shares hit record as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns

Nvidia shares hit record as Wall Street shrugs off China concerns  CNBC

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5 d. ago 20 New Bat Viruses Discovered in China, Sparking 'Urgent Concerns' About Risk to Humans

20 New Bat Viruses Discovered in China, Sparking 'Urgent Concerns' About Risk to Humans  People.com

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6 d. ago Virus Discovery Among Bats in China Fruit Orchards Draw Exposure Concerns

Virus Discovery Among Bats in China Fruit Orchards Draw Exposure Concerns  ScienceAlert

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6 d. ago New Bat Viruses Discovered in China 'Raising Urgent Concerns'

New Bat Viruses Discovered in China 'Raising Urgent Concerns'  Newsweek

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8 d. ago S Korea to Discuss Concern Over Curbs on Chipmakers in China

S Korea to Discuss Concern Over Curbs on Chipmakers in China  Asia Financial

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9 d. ago South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations

South Korea to raise concerns to US over potential curbs on chipmakers' China operations  Reuters

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9 d. ago China’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its Tehran ally

China’s response to Iran conflict more concerning if West loses, vs retribution for defeating its Tehran ally  Fox Business

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1 week ago China’s influence is growing in Central Asia. What does that mean for Russia?

At a high-level summit this week, China and its Central Asian partners voiced their shared security concerns and showed a united front amid a turbulent global landscape. The close ties between Beijing and the five Central Asian countries – whose leaders met at the China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan on Tuesday – have sparked questions about whether Russia’s regional dominance is waning as it remains preoccupied with the Ukraine war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed this possibility...

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1 week ago Beijing's Xicheng district opens a new overseas investment and liaison office in Paris

Beijing's Xicheng district opens a new overseas investment and liaison office in Paris  ecns.cn

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1 week ago Chinese woman survives 22 stabs in knife attack, breast implants stop fatal injuries

A woman miraculously survived a brutal knife attack by a stranger after her breast implants shielded her from a potentially fatal wound. The shocking attack in southeastern China has triggered widespread concern over public safety. The incident happened on May 22 at The MixC Shopping Mall in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, when the 30-year-old victim, surnamed Ma, was ambushed while getting into her car. Ma said the assailant forced his way into the front seat and threatened her with a knife....

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2 w. ago Methanol Spikes in China on Concern About Shipments From Iran

Methanol Spikes in China on Concern About Shipments From Iran  Bloomberg.com

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